Celebrities Heartbreakingly React to the Sudden Death of Anthony Bourdain

Famed chef Anthony Bourdain suddenly died on Friday, June 8, after committing suicide, and now, celebrities are reacting on social media to his unfortunate passing, including some of the chefs he worked so closely with throughout his career.

The news was confirmed earlier today by CNN with the statement, "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain. His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time."

May he rest in peace.

Scroll through the gallery below to see celebrity reactions to Anthony Bourdain's death.

Gordon Ramsay

"Stunned and saddened by the loss of Anthony Bourdain. He brought the world into our homes and inspired so many people to explore cultures and cities through their food. Remember that help is a phone call away US:1-800-273-TALK UK: 116 123," he wrote on Twitter.

Andrew Zimmern

"A piece of my heart is truly broken this morning. And the irony, the sad cruel irony is that the last year he’d never been happier. The rest of my heart aches for the 3 amazing women he left behind.
Tony was a symphony. I wish everyone could have seen all of him. A true friend," Andrew Zimmern wrote on Twitter.

Jamie Oliver

"I have to say I’m in total shock to hear that the amazing @Bourdain has just died ? he really broke the mould, pushed the culinary conversation, Rest in peace chef ?‍? ? thoughts and love to all his family and close friends xxxxxxxxxxx," the chef wrote on Twitter.

Bryan Cranston

"According to AFSP, there are nearly 45,000 suicides every year in the US. Shocking. I was saddened to hear of the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. RIP. It illustrates that success is not immune to depression. We all need to be more aware of our friends who are suffering," the actor wrote on Twitter.

Chrissy Teigen

"Anthony. One of my idols. Unapologetic, passionate and one of the best storytellers on the planet. Thank you for making food so exciting. And always standing up for everything right. Horrible. Why why why. Be at peace now :(," the model wrote on Twitter.

Megyn Kelly

"Incredibly sad news about Anthony Bourdain. Sending such love to his family, including his CNN family, who must be hurting terribly today. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, please remember, help is right here: Nat’l Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255," the journalist wrote on Twitter.

Patton Oswalt

"National Suicide Hotline
1 800 273 8255
I’ve brushed up against this darkness and I know it’s a tempting exit but REACH OUT to ANYONE. Stay on this side of it — in the light and warmth. Where you get to try again, every day," the actor wrote on Twitter.

Robert Irvine

"Well I’m in Scotland with our wounded warriors , and 45 Commando getting ready to start the cateran Yomp 22 miles. Sad day to Hear the loss of a great Guy #AnthonyBourdain.My Thoughts and prayers are with his Family ??," the chef wrote on Twitter.